NZ SMS Shortcode

5494

Kiwibank

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Kiwibank $0.20 NZD Free Banking & Finance 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Kiwibank $0.20 NZD Free Banking & Finance 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Kiwibank $0.20 NZD Free Banking & Finance 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Kiwibank $0.20 NZD Free Banking & Finance 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 5494. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial and premium senders are required to honour STOP requests within two business days.

Note: transactional notifications (delivery updates, appointment reminders, OTP codes) are generally exempt from STOP obligations — you need to unsubscribe via the service itself.

Contact details published by carriers

Website
www.kiwibank.co.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 5494

Who owns shortcode 5494 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 5494 is operated by Kiwibank.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 5494?
Shortcode 5494 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 5494?
Sending a text to shortcode 5494 is NZ$0.20 per message. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 5494?
Reply STOP to 5494. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial senders must honour STOP requests within two business days. Transactional messages like OTPs and appointment reminders are exempt — unsubscribe via the service itself.
What is the website for shortcode 5494?
The website for Kiwibank is www.kiwibank.co.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 5494?
Shortcode 5494 is categorised as Banking & Finance in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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